The Mudroom

The mudroom is one of the most important rooms in a country house in my opinion. It sets a very emphatic tone for the what is held in high regard including what the land around the house is used for. The mudroom was first known as the boot room in the grand English country estates of the Victorian Era. Their purpose was straightforward, a stopgap for wet coats and muddy boots to be removed and hung up to dry before entering the main house. It is also a place where guns can be cleaned and stored and even the dogs could find a warm dry place to lie down and rest after a full day of fun.